{"id":52672,"date":"2025-01-31T12:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T20:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/?post_type=district_update&#038;p=52672"},"modified":"2025-01-31T12:23:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T20:23:00","slug":"dm-bulletin-january-31-2025-52672","status":"publish","type":"district_update","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/district_update\/dm-bulletin-january-31-2025-52672\/","title":{"rendered":"DM Bulletin &#8211; January 31, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"weekly-post-container\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bulletin-title has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#003366\">Friday January 31, 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"dm-message-block\" class=\"wp-block-group dm-message\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"dm-message\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:19%\" id=\"dm-portrait\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49912\" style=\"width:184px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-1200x1600.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Kaye Krishna<\/strong><br>Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:81%\" id=\"dm-message-text\">\n<p>Good afternoon. As you\u2019ll see below, this week\u2019s Bulletin includes a number of invitations for you and your staff, including invitations to join one of the many Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Communities of Practice; to complete surveys on literacy supports and school foods programs; to take part in an online anti-racism networking session in early March; and to join us and some of our colleagues for online sessions on mental health and substance use, as well as strategies to protect kids against organized crime. And so much more below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wishing you a great weekend, as always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaye<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-container\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"action-block\" class=\"wp-block-group for-action-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"action-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"372\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/alert-icon-dark.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/alert-icon-dark.png 372w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/alert-icon-dark-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/alert-icon-dark-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"action-header\" style=\"font-size:26px\">For Action<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"action-query-loop\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-52297 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2025-01-31 division-gad target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-directors-of-instruction audiences-indigenous-education-leads\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/framework-for-enhancing-student-learning-2024-25-communities-of-practice\/\" target=\"_self\" >Framework for Enhancing Student Learning 2024\/25 Communities of Practice<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-01-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday January 31 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Framework for Enhancing Student Learning 2024\/25 Communities of Practice<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Framework for Enhancing Student Learning\u2019s Communities of Practice have been updated with offerings that align with areas for growth identified in the 2024 annual review. These learning communities are for senior leaders and their teams and will focus on continuing to build capacity through collaboration and self-reflection on topics including continuous improvement, alignment and ongoing engagement. Details are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2025\/01\/2025_CoP_Poster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Communities of Practice poster<\/a>. Registration for Communities of Practice ends February 7, 2025, with sessions expected to begin late February\/early March. Please email <a href=\"mailto:EDUC.Framework@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EDUC.Framework@gov.bc.ca<\/a> if you have any questions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/directors-of-instruction\/\" rel=\"tag\">Directors of Instruction<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/indigenous-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Indigenous Education Leads<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-52562 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2025-01-31 division-epd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-directors-of-instruction audiences-french-language-leads audiences-inclusive-education-leads audiences-indigenous-education-leads audiences-international-education-leads audiences-online-learning-leads audiences-online-learning-principals-and-vice-principals audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/k-12-literacy-supports-survey-now-open-for-educators-and-education-assistants\/\" target=\"_self\" >K-12 Literacy Supports Survey Now Open for Educators and Education Assistants<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-01-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday January 31 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">K-12 Literacy Supports Survey Now Open for Educators and Education Assistants<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the provincial K-12 Literacy Supports initiative, the Ministry of Education and Child Care, in collaboration with BCcampus, is seeking input from K-12 teachers and educational support staff on online resource needs related to student literacy development, via a brief survey.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ministry is requesting that school district superintendents and leads distribute <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2F3rLjWFQ8iG&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMaxine.Murphy%40gov.bc.ca%7C2ae8f810bfb649bfe2be08dd40839971%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C638737656146108862%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pKKPAKslJh5O7hYZCA4VF4ltfPfpX5cMMtDDhUcZ84c%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this online survey<\/a> to K-12 teachers and education assistants.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The survey will be open from January 31 to February 14, 2025. Please note that survey responses are anonymous and are not intended to assess educator competencies or determine broader programming related to literacy development.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any questions or concerns regarding the content of the survey or the K-12 Literacy Supports initiative can be submitted to the Inclusive Education Team at <a href=\"mailto:literacy.supports@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">literacy.supports@gov.bc.ca<\/a>. For technical support regarding the survey, please contact <a href=\"mailto:support@bccampus.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support@bccampus.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/directors-of-instruction\/\" rel=\"tag\">Directors of Instruction<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/french-language-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">French Language Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/inclusive-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Inclusive Education Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/indigenous-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Indigenous Education Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/international-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">International Education Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/online-learning-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Online Learning Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/online-learning-principals-and-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Online Learning Principals and Vice-Principals<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-52471 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2025-01-31 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-principals-vice-principals audiences-school-food-coordinators\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/feeding-futures-school-food-survey-3\/\" target=\"_self\" >Feeding Futures School Food Survey<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-01-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday January 31 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Feeding Futures School Food Survey<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools are asked to complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/submit.digital.gov.bc.ca\/app\/form\/submit?f=f2c1ecfc-2637-4a3e-a936-1d3d7354feed\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/submit.digital.gov.bc.ca\/app\/form\/submit?f=f2c1ecfc-2637-4a3e-a936-1d3d7354feed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School Food Survey<\/a> to provide an update on the creation and expansion of school food programs through <a href=\"https:\/\/news.gov.bc.ca\/releases\/2023ECC0020-000424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Feeding Futures<\/a> funding. The survey collects information about the delivery of school food programs, including:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Program type&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approximate number of students accessing programs&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approaches to identifying students who could benefit from school food programs&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nutritional quality of meals provided&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Local food in school food programs&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Barriers to improving school food programs&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete and will be open from January 31 &#8211; February 21. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:ECC.schoolfood@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ECC.schoolfood@gov.bc.ca<\/a> if you have any questions about the survey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/school-food-coordinators\/\" rel=\"tag\">School Food Coordinators<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-52848 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2025-01-31 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-secretary-treasurers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/reminder-aed-and-naloxone-availability-information-request\/\" target=\"_self\" >Reminder: AED and Naloxone Availability Information Request<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-01-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday January 31 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Reminder: AED and Naloxone Availability Information Request<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Education and Child Care is seeking to better understand the availability of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and Naloxone in BC K-12 public schools. This information is intended for the ministry to better understand what safety tools schools typically have on hand to respond to unexpected health emergencies.<br><br>A reminder that responses were due yesterday, January 30, 2025. If you haven&#8217;t already done so, please submit your response to <a href=\"mailto:ecc.strategicpriorities@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ecc.strategicpriorities@gov.bc.ca<\/a> as soon as possible using this <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2025\/01\/ResponseTable_AEDNaloxone_Jan2025.docx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2025\/01\/ResponseTable_AEDNaloxone_Jan2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">table<\/a>.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-13 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-52462 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2025-01-31 division-rmd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-facility-leads audiences-secretary-treasurers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/annual-lead-in-water-reporting-2\/\" target=\"_self\" >Annual Lead in Water Reporting<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-01-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday January 31 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Annual Lead in Water Reporting<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>School districts are required to test for lead content in drinking water in their school facilities to ensure the quality meets established guidelines. Please complete the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/capital\/planning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024\/25 Testing Lead Content in Drinking Water of School Facilities Report<\/a>\u202f(in the Publications and resources section) then submit your report to the\u202f<a href=\"mailto:CMB@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Capital Management Branch<\/a>\u202fby February 28, 2025. Policy and sampling information is available on the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/legislation-policy\/public-schools\/testing-lead-content-in-drinking-water\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Testing Lead Content in Drinking Water\u202fweb page<\/a> and the new\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/environment\/air-land-water\/water\/water-quality\/drinking-water-quality\/drinking-water-officers-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drinking Water Officers&#8217; Guide<\/a> provided by BC Health.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/facility-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Facility Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-52516 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2025-01-31 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/invitation-to-district-anti-racism-leads\/\" target=\"_self\" >Invitation to District Anti-Racism Leads<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-01-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday January 31 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Invitation to District Anti-Racism Leads<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In collaboration with the Metro Anti-Racism Network, the ministry is hosting an online anti-racism networking session on March 6 from 9:30-11:30 PST for district anti-racism leads to discuss insights, challenges and impacts of on-going anti-racism change in schools. Two anti-racism leads from each district are invited to attend. Please distribute accordingly.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please RSVP by completing this <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/Kx7GcMuFue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">form<\/a> by February 14.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-52486 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2025-01-31 division-gad target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-directors-of-human-resources audiences-principals-vice-principals audiences-secretary-treasurers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/duplicate-template-basic-article-edit-this-article-for-bulletins-edit-this-article-for-bulletins-3\/\" target=\"_self\" >Cancellation of Teaching Certificates \u2013 Check Teacher Status<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-01-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday January 31 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Cancellation of Teaching Certificates \u2013 Check Teacher Status<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In line with Section\u202f34 of the\u202f<em>Teachers Act<\/em>, employers are being notified that 18\u202fteaching certificates were cancelled on January\u202f13,\u202f2025, for certificate holders who did not comply with criminal record check requirements. To ensure that the teachers employed at your schools remain certified, please check their status using the Certificate Verification Tool and review the cancellation notice available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/teacherregulation.gov.bc.ca\/Employers\/login.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employers\u2019 Area<\/a>. If you have any questions, please email the Teacher Regulation Branch at <a href=\"mailto:trb.employers@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trb.employers@gov.bc.ca<\/a> or call 236-455-1872.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/directors-of-human-resources\/\" rel=\"tag\">Directors of Human Resources<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"info-block\" class=\"wp-block-group for-info-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"info-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"372\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/info-icon-light.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/info-icon-light.png 372w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/info-icon-light-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/info-icon-light-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"info-header\" style=\"background-color:#38598a;font-size:26px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">For Information<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"info-query-loop\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-52531 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-01-31 division-rmd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-secretary-treasurers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/2024-25-recalculated-funding-allocations\/\" target=\"_self\" >2024\/25 Recalculated Funding Allocations<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-01-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday January 31 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">2024\/25 Recalculated Funding Allocations<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Education and Child Care has posted the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/resource-management\/k-12-funding-and-allocation\/operating-grants\/k12funding-24-25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024\/25 recalculated operating grant and Classroom Enhancement Fund allocations<\/a>, which are based on actual September 27, 2024, enrolment. Please contact\u202f<a href=\"mailto:Tim.Jah@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim Jah<\/a>, Director, Funding and Financial Accountability Branch, if you have any questions. Districts must prepare, adopt by bylaw and submit an Amended Annual Budget by March 28, 2025. Templates and instructions can be found on the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/resource-management\/school-district-financial-reporting\/budget-reporting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School District Budget Reporting web page<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-28 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-52546 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-01-31 division-snt target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-principals-vice-principals audiences-secretary-treasurers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/first-1701-data-collection-using-edx-starts-february-7\/\" target=\"_self\" >First 1701 Data Collection Using EDX Starts February 7<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-01-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday January 31 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">First 1701 Data Collection Using EDX Starts February 7<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The first Student Level Data (1701) collection using the new Education Data Exchange (EDX) will start February 7. Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gov.bc.ca\/educationdataexchange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EDX Info Hub<\/a> for a final checklist to ensure your district and individual schools are prepared.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-31 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-52577 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-01-31 division-ccd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-early-learning-and-child-care-leads audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/reminder-renewal-for-the-2025-2026-child-care-operating-funding-child-care-fee-reduction-initiative-and-early-childhood-educator-wage-enhancement\/\" target=\"_self\" >Reminder: Renewal for the 2025\/2026 Child Care Operating Funding, Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative and Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-01-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday January 31 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Reminder: Renewal for the 2025\/2026 Child Care Operating Funding, Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative and Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, Government and child care providers are reducing fees for families and sustaining child care services in communities throughout British Columbia. Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) assists providers with the day-to-day costs of running a licensed child care facility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications for the 2025\/26 CCOF renewal are now open through\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/mychildcareservices.gov.bc.ca\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My ChildCareBC Services<\/a>. To ensure providers have time to plan, the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/download\/7414C69270C44E27BF96C352F2C2C41D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025-26 CCFRI funding guidelines<\/a>\u202fwere shared ahead of time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2025\/26,\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content?id=733BCA6294F34DCAB28CD6BE73D67F92#fee-increases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fee increase limits<\/a>\u202fremain at 3% of the regional median fee. These limits support families to access affordable child care. In addition to the 3% fee increase, providers are supported through base funding, fee reductions for families, provider payments and the Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CCOF program contact centre is open to provide support to child care providers from 8:30 am-4:30 pm PST, Monday to Friday, at 1\u202f888\u202f3386622 (Option 2).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>$10 a Day ChildCareBC applicants:<\/strong>\u202fChild care providers who recently applied to the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program will be notified directly about the status of their application shortly. Successful applicants who accept a new $10 a Day ChildCareBC funding agreement will receive funding through the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program rather than the CCOF program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-34 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/early-learning-and-child-care-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Early Learning and Child Care Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-52696 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-01-31 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-mental-health-leads\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/substance-use-prevention-part-2-mental-health-decision-making-information-sessions-2\/\" target=\"_self\" >Substance Use Prevention, Part 2: Mental Health &amp; Decision-Making Information Sessions<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-01-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday January 31 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Substance Use Prevention, Part 2: Mental Health &amp; Decision-Making Information Sessions<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In partnership with adolescent clinical psychologist\u202f Dr. Hayley Watson from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.openparachute.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open Parachute<\/a>, the ministry will host three, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2025\/01\/Substance-Use-Prevention-Webinar.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2025\/01\/Substance-Use-Prevention-Webinar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free virtual sessions<\/a> for parents, guardians and caregivers that will focus on practical skills you can teach your child and youth\u00a0(ages 0-19) to prevent substance use and mental health challenges. These sessions will build on a <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/915381309?share=copy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">previous presentation<\/a>, which focused on practical conversation tools for speaking about substance use prevention with your children\/youth. The previous session is not a pre-requisite for this one.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-37 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/mental-health-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Mental Health Leads<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-52637 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-01-31 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-early-learning-and-child-care-leads\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/resources-to-support-early-learning-and-care\/\" target=\"_self\" >Resources to Support Early Learning and Care<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-01-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday January 31 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Resources to Support Early Learning and Care<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Province of BC, through Perinatal Services BC and Child Health BC, is pleased to offer copies of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthlinkbc.ca\/pregnancy-parenting\/babys-best-chance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baby\u2019s Best Chance<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthlinkbc.ca\/pregnancy-parenting\/toddlers-first-steps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toddler\u2019s First Steps<\/a> to StrongStart\u202fBC program staff. Early learning and child care leads will receive copies of 2024 editions of these resources for distribution to StrongStart\u202fBC contacts. Two copies of each book per program will be delivered to district offices for distribution.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Baby\u2019s Best Chance<\/em> is a resource that guides new parents and caregivers through pregnancy, childbirth and nurturing their baby\u2019s healthy development up to 6 months of age. <em>Toddler\u2019s First Steps<\/em> supports parents and caregivers in nurturing healthy childhood development from 6-36 months of age. These books, as well as translated copies in additional languages, are available online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthlinkbc.ca\/pregnancy-parenting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HealthLinkBC<\/a>. You can contact program manager <a href=\"mailto:keren.massey1@phsa.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keren Massey-Slipp<\/a> for more information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-40 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/early-learning-and-child-care-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Early Learning and Child Care Leads<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-52726 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-01-31 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-inclusive-education-leads audiences-indigenous-education-leads audiences-online-learning-principals-and-vice-principals audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/duplicate-duplicate-template-basic-article-edit-this-article-for-bulletins-edit-this-article-for-bulletins-edit-this-article-for-bulletins\/\" target=\"_self\" >erase Organized Crime and Exploitation Prevention Information Series \u2013 Significance Quests and Resilience Building<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-01-31\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday January 31 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">erase Organized Crime and Exploitation Prevention Information Series \u2013 Significance Quests and Resilience Building<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of their <em>erase <\/em>Organized Crime and Exploitation Prevention Information Series, the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (PSSG) is hosting a presentation on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 10:30&nbsp;am-12:00&nbsp;pm PST about the practical applications of Significance Quest Theory and ways to build resilience in youth. Presenter Saed Abu\u2011Haltam, Manager of Collaborative Public Safety Programs at PSSG, oversees initiatives such as Situation Tables, Intervention Circles and Shift BC, the Province&#8217;s program for countering hate-motivated violence and violent extremism. Committed to fostering collaboration in public safety and service delivery, Saed also serves on the Board of Governors for Wraparound Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saed will explore the theoretical perspective of Significance Quest Theory and how it can be used as a lens to understand why youth may be drawn towards exploitative situations such as gang involvement or radicalization to violence. He will examine evidence-based and practical approaches to supporting youth that are at risk, with a focus on building resiliency. Additional time will be set aside for questions and discussion. If you have questions you would like to send in advance, please reach out by email to <a href=\"mailto:SOC.hub@gov.bc.ca\">SOC.hub@gov.bc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/8102f96e-7454-422e-a88c-4f82d6700f61@6fdb5200-3d0d-4a8a-b036-d3685e359adc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration<\/a> for this session is now open.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the tenth presentation in PSSG\u2019s <em>erase<\/em> series.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-43 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/inclusive-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Inclusive Education Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/indigenous-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Indigenous Education Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/online-learning-principals-and-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Online Learning Principals and Vice-Principals<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0.25em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hide-on-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-section\" style=\"margin-left:0%;margin-right:0%\">\n<div id=\"district-reporting\" class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-headers\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-icons\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/reporting-icon-light-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/reporting-icon-light-1.png 440w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/reporting-icon-light-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/reporting-icon-light-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-icon-spacer\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School District Reporting Requirements<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>All school district reporting requirements are available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/program-management\/sd-reporting-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online reporting calendar<\/a>. The following reporting requirements are due to the ministry in the next few weeks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 17, 2026<\/strong><br>Event-Driven Reporting &#8211; March&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 28, 2026<\/strong><br>June Graduation Assessment Registrations &#8211; Opening Date<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 30, 2026<\/strong><br>Employment Data and Analysis System &#8211; April<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 30, 2026<\/strong><br>Student Achievement Data Exchange &#8211; April<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 30, 2026<\/strong><br>Annual Practice Fee Deduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 15, 2026<\/strong><br>Annual Facility Grant Expenditure Plans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 15, 2026<\/strong><br>Student Data Collection (1701) &#8211; May<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 15, 2026<\/strong><br>Annual Practice Fee Remittance<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"news-releases\" class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-items\"><div 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Success<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content?id=285C031645224BC28ED8E4C0E4D46C65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teacher Regulation<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"contact\" class=\"wp-block-group archive sidebar-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-headers\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-icons\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/contact-icon-light.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6398\" 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As you\u2019ll see below, this week\u2019s Bulletin includes a number of invitations for you and your staff, including invitations to join one of the many Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Communities of Practice; to complete surveys on literacy supports and school foods programs; to take part in an online &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/district_update\/dm-bulletin-january-31-2025-52672\/\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" >Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"release_date":[],"approval":[],"class_list":["post-52672","district_update","type-district_update","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/district_update\/52672","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/district_update"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/district_update"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/district_update\/52672\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52847,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/district_update\/52672\/revisions\/52847"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52672"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"release_date","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/release_date?post=52672"},{"taxonomy":"approval","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/approval?post=52672"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}